Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Assist with vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs for company fleet.
25 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
Description
tool operation
vehicle inspection
preventive maintenance
inventory reporting
repair documentation
safety compliance
Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures, and follow established techniques to perform Key Responsibilities:
Conduct vehicle safety inspections; identify, record, and report equipment deterioration for replacement or repair
Work utilizing personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety-toed boot, utility gloves, reflective vest, hearing and eye protection, hard hat, etc.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards
Complete required paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times
Assist in maintaining inventory and reporting in M5 program
Employee is regularly required to speak and listen
Assist mechanics with repairs and projects as assigned by supervisor
Perform limited repairs and preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication, tune-ups, filter replacements, tire rotations, minor adjustments, etc.
Ensure shop equipment and tools are in safe operating condition
Requirements
driver’s license
high school
vehicle maintenance
hand tools
self-starter
problem solving
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, grasping/gripping, and pushing/pulling
Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
High School diploma or GED
Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles
Ability to prioritize workload and meet time sensitive deadlines
Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposure to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.
Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of the company fleet
Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, as needed
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
Strong work ethic, demonstrating integrity and trust
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports and associated documents
Ability to make simple and repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
Basic hand tools and willingness to secure additional tools as needed
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects (repetitively)
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
Culture + Values
Grow For Life
Safe For Life
Sustainable For Life
Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)